The Satin Flycatcher breeds in a broad coastal belt east of the Great Dividing Range of southern Queensland, New South Wales,
Victoria and the south-west of Southern Australia as well as in Tasmania. Outside the breeding season of October to February it migrates up the coast
reaching as far as Cape York and the Torres Strait islands. It is found in wet forest gullies.

The male, as seen in these photos, is glossy blue-black above and down to the breast where it contrasts strongly with the white
underparts. The female has an orange-buff throat and upper breast.

It is constantly on the move hunting insects on the wing. When perched on a branch it sometimes sways its body
from side to side while rapidly shaking its tail.